Latest from Rotorua

'Passionate' kapa haka performer Hereana Roberts dies in Rarotonga

"I'll always remember her as being a really loving cousin."

Woman, 70, nearly mowed down by trail bike riders on footpath

A woman out walking had a scary experience after being nearly being hit by a trail bike.

Tied up and abandoned: 'Awesome' dog rescued after being 'dumped' in the bush

'It's crazy to think that humans can be that horrible.'

'Fantastic': Thousands of submissions lodged over homeless motels' future

More than 3600 submissions have been made on future plans for emergency housing motels.

Guardian Matuatonga stands vigil on Mokoia

Kāhu ki Rotorua: Gardening dates back to when humans decided to plant seeds.

Rangatahi fight for taiao by being at the table

Kāhu ki Rotorua: Bay youth give voice to concerns and produce report for decision-makers.

Music helps lighten dark, heavy subject

Kāhu ki Rotorua: Cast members travel from out of town for Rotorua rehearsals.

Te reo action series game changer for producer

Kāhu ki Rotorua: Whānau join forces to protect whenua from land grabber.

'A long time coming': Māori health provider gains access to $110k grant

It will help those affected by poor mental health and addiction get Covid vaccinations.

Tamati Coffey: No easy fix to cost of living pressures, but measures will make a difference

OPINION: Tamati Coffey says things like the cost of living payment will make a difference.

Tania Tapsell launches mayoral bid

Tapsell has also named her preferred deputy.

Just relax: Dreamy retreat in Rotorua a life-changer

If relaxing is a strange concept to you, it's time to add this retreat to your to-do list

The home crowd goes Wilde: Olympic medallist's family watch race in New Zealand

'He's only going to get better.'

Opinion: Nia could have been 18 now. She could have been alive

OPINION: Covering the Nia Glassie case: Why I'll never forget her offenders.

'Collided at speed': Brian Tamaki charged over road smash, elderly woman taken to hospital

Church leader allegedly crossed the centreline and hit another vehicle

Our child abuse shame: 174 children killed since Nia Glassie's murder

It's been 15 years since Nia Glassie was murdered. But has anything changed?